Jaswinder Singh (Dead through LRS) v. State of Punjab
2026 INSC 103122 September 202610 min read
Supreme Court Acquits Patwari in Bribery Case, Holds Proof of Demand and Acceptance Essential
Supreme Court acquits deceased Patwari in bribery case, holding demand and acceptance not proved as no witness saw payment or recovery.
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- Case Name
- Jaswinder Singh (Dead through LRs) v. State of Punjab
- Citation
- 2026 INSC 1031
- Bench
- Justice Ujjal Bhuyan & Justice Arun Palli
- Date of Judgment
- September 22, 2026
- Area of Law
- Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988; Criminal Law; Proof of Demand
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